Lives in: Bethesda, Maryland 

Instagram: @suzannepapiewski, @__pink__poppy

Media and subjects: Mixed media collage from a woman’s point of view

Why you joined MAA: At the suggestion of another member, Fran Simon

Have you participated in any MAA shows or events so far? I participated in the Heart of the Vineyard Show at Windridge Vineyards. I'm looking forward to participating in more events and shows. 

Something fun about you: During the pandemic, I baked over 40 types of cookies. This was before I broke up with my boyfriend and started creating art. 

Artist biography: I have been supporting myself since age 18. I left home, put myself through college, and put myself through law school, going to law school at night and working full time. I made law review and graduated with honors from Georgetown University Law Center. I survived a divorce, cancer, and a layoff within a two-year period when I was in my 40s. I found my favorite job of all time--I negotiate with foreign governments about the taxation of multinational corporations.  

As a single mother, I raised a son who has a B.A. and an M.A. Then, I became an artist. I have no formal training but I have a lot to say about being a woman in a patriarchal society. I started creating art seriously in September 2022 and began to apply to open calls.  

My art rejects traditional gender role stereotypes. I want to raise awareness for the rights of women and people of color, with whom I feel an affinity.  I want to put a spotlight on strong women, who are heroines in my eyes. Every piece has a story and I intend to reveal layers of meaning, including whimsicality.  I am grateful to be part of a very supportive community of artists and have even begun to mentor others.  

List of Juried Exhibitions

“It’s the Little Things” small works show.  December 1, 2022 – January 13, 2023.  

Girls Who Paint Gallery - Kensington, MD; Piece entitled “What You Imagine, You Create.” (sold)

“Claim to Fame” February 3 – February 24, 2023.  Gallery Underground, 

The Shops, Arlington, VA.; Piece entitled “Nonconformist.”

“The Urge to Create” 2023 Invitational. February 5, 2023 – March 4, 2023 Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda, MD; Four pieces: “Eve Was First,” “Capable,” “Art Lover,” and “In Charge.”

“Paradise Pink.”  February 1 – February 28, 2023. HMVC Gallery New York online group exhibition; Piece entitled “Pop Princess."